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March 5th, 2013 00:00
Dynemic exclude/include lists
Hello,
We've got a task to backup a directory that contains tons of logs (i.e. c:\logs\). The logs that reside in this directory are not deleted in any unattended way and application admins want to keep them on the server. Application admins also want us to keep these logs for 3 years. As a result, each new full backup would contain both logs that are already backed up and new logs. In order to tackle this issue I'd like to implement some sort of dynamic exclude/include lists so that it would be generated at the time of each full backup.You see, the log file names contain data, so I want to take advantage of that.
Could anyone point me out to the proper solution?
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ble1
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March 6th, 2013 13:00
Why don't you just archive rotated logs - you will have them backed up already for retention of 3 years and if they ever need to go back they can restore it.
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April 17th, 2013 02:00
Application admins want to keep all the logs on the server to make them instantly available. It is quite sensitive data that is periodically audited by local regulatory body, so they don't want to mess with restore and keep authorities waiting.
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April 17th, 2013 12:00
I assume you do not use Data Domain? In that case, if you are using recent NetWorker, I would use consolidated backup for that specific folder. But in essence, if logs are rotated it is easy to figure out which log you have and restoring it should not be big deal. And even if waiting is avoid (like getting tapes onsite), authorities will be pleased to learn that you keep logs safe and away.